FEBRUARY 9, 2020 ~ HOLY CROSS AUSTIN, TX. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Invest just five minutes a day, and your Peace, Black , Friday, Feb 14, 2020 Faith will deepen and grow, a day at a (God-Bearer), and all of the “Our Lady MEMORIAL OF CYRIL, MONK, AND Time METHODIUS, BISHOP of” titles. Throughout history, many people have had powerful moments in Overcome division Sunday, Feb 09, 2020 It’s Valentine’s Day, yes, but it’s also the FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME which they experience Mary’s motherly memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius, two A light set on a hill care and encouragement in following clerics who were brothers. These In 1886, one African-American priest . In these experiences Mary’s missionary-linguists are best known as served the U.S. church: former slave faith and tenderness become accessible “Apostles to the Slavs.” Yet instead of being Augustus Tolton. Sad to say, Catholic as she appears in the culture and time honored during their lifetime for success in America didn’t abandon its racism of the people. She draws close to them spreading the faith, they were so embroiled in overnight with Father Tolton’s in images and languages that they ecclesial fights (many over the use of the ordination. Nearly a century later in understand. What images of Mary are Slavonic language) that Methodius spent two 1979, U.S. bishops were still obliged to years imprisoned in a monastery. Today it important for you today? Take time to seems ludicrous to persecute someone for release a teaching on racism, Brothers explore the “Marys” and learn how communicating the faith in the most and Sisters to Us. Yet more significantly, different cultures have experienced her accessible language. Might some of the in 1984 ten black U.S. bishops wrote tender love. issues that divide Catholics now eventually their own pastoral letter on TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27- fall by the wayside? A sweet move this evangelization, What We Have Seen 30; Mark 7:1-13 “Regard kindly the prayer Valentine’s Day might be to ask Saints Cyril and Heard. In it, they celebrate the and petition of your servant, LORD, my God.” and Methodius to pray for our church to overcome its divisions. historical intertwining of Black America Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020 and Catholic America. Learn more about TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:29-32; Time to come clean 12:19; Mark 7:31-37 (333). “Immediately the Tolton, Pierre Toussaint, Mary Elizabeth In two weeks it will be Ash Wednesday man’s ears were opened, his speech Lange, Henriette DeLille, and other and the return of that perennial Catholic impediment was removed, and he spoke significant black Catholic leaders. question, “What are you giving up for plainly.” TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Lent?” Even though sacrifice is a worthy Saturday, Feb 15, 2020 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16 (73). spiritual pursuit, all too often the focus is “Just so, your light must shine before others.” MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN on externals. We give up sweets, MARY Monday, Feb 10, 2020 Alcohol, or going out to movie theaters. Any day is a good day to thank Mary MEMORIAL OF SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN We fast by going without meat on There are 19 , solemnities, You are worthy to ask for help Fridays. But Jesus wants us to clean and memorials on the liturgical calendar, Scholastica (480-543) was the twin house from the inside out. What if we ranging from the Solemnity of the Blessed sister of Benedict of Nursia. Both fasted from bad attitudes? What if we Virgin Mary, the Mother of God on January 1 founded monastic communities, though gave up our need to always be right—or to the Feast of on December 12. There are May devotions to Benedict gets more press due to the worked concretely to address our Rule he established. However, the most Mary, and October is the month of the Holy impatience, selfishness, or , of which Mary is Queen. And then of famous Scholastica story shows her judgmentalism? Make Lent a true course the church has dedicated every equality before God: She and awakening this year by thinking ahead Saturday to the Blessed Virgin. While there’s Benedict met yearly to confer on about your spiritual plan. such ample opportunity to venerate our spiritual matters at a house near TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mother, don’t miss giving your loving his monastery. At the end of one Mark 7:14-23 (331). “These evils come from devotion to her any day. meeting, she had a premonition within and they defile.” TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 12:26-32; it would be their last before death would 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10. “They ate and were Thursday, Feb 13, 2020 satisfied.” part them. Scholastica encouraged MAKE ROOM AT THE TABLE Benedict to stay and continue their A prominent feature of many Next Sunday conversation. He refused, as his Rule stories is God’s care for ’s foes. Sunday, Feb 16, 2020 forbade spending the night outside the Even though Hebrew scripture identifies SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME monastery, but a violent thunderstorm the tribes of Israel as the chosen Embrace a larger ethic arose and he had to stay. Benedict people, God’s support and help extends TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 15:15-20; asked what Scholastica had done. Her beyond them, even to their enemies. 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37 response: “I asked you for a favor and Although it wasn’t time yet for gentiles to (76). “We speak a wisdom to those who you would not listen; so I asked my enjoy the food of the Master's table, a are mature, not a wisdom of this age.” God.” Believe in your own worthiness to Greek woman cajoled the Lord into ask God for help. slipping her a few scraps. People Catholic Social Teaching Corner TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; are ostracized today because of the Feb. 8-9, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 6:53-56 (329). “Jesus and his disciples, This Sunday we begin the famous Sermon on the after crossing the lake, came ashore at color of their skin, the language they Mount from Matthew’s Gospel which we will be Gennesaret and tied up there.” speak, the country they come from, the hearing over the next several weeks. As disciples of Jesus we are called to be light and salt for the religion they embrace, and the people Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020 world. Both light and salt are change agents and they love. These people also belong at that is what we are called to be. But first we must MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF our table. Who’s begging to sit at yours? allow the power of God to change us – so we are LOURDES/WORLD DAY OF THE SICK TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:4-13; able to live and act as Christ did. When we allow So many Marys! Mark 7:24-30 (332). “Lord, even the dogs God’s power to work in us, then our actions of Why do there seem to be so many under the table eat the children’s scraps.” charity and justice; of feeding the hungry; clothing versions of Mary in the Catholic the naked; sheltering the homeless and oppressed will be Good News for others. Then we will be Church? Mother of God, Queen of acting as agents of God’s light with the flavor of

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 ~ HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH AUSTIN, TX. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME God’s love for others. Who do you know that is in IGBO MASS need of light and salt? How can you bring that to them? The next IGBO will be Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 1:30PM. Please tell and MASS INTENTIONS invite all your friends. The Holy Cross Youth Group, its leaders SATURDAY Feb 8, VIGIL MASS and chaperones, would like to thank all, For the repose of the soul of Jeffery CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL for their generosity, love and support to Adams, requested by Jennifer Brooks Thank you to those families who made a make it possible for the youth to attend pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal. the DCYC Conference. Without your In Loving memory of Jeff Smith, cousin If you have not yet made your pledge, kindness and openhandedness the trip of Juliette Smith-Henderson, who please prayerfully consider doing so. It would not have been possible for some passed away on Monday, February 3rd. is not too late. Your gift can make a real of our youth. difference in the lives of many who are “GENEROSITY SUNDAY, February 9, 8:00AM supported by our diocesan programs in “The most natural outward expression of For all those who have no one to pray education, spirituality and outreach. an inner attitude of compassion. for them, requested by Ed. & Elaine Pledge envelopes are available on the Blessings and gratitude, Mullen Usher’s table in the back of the Holy Cross Youth sanctuary. Thank you for your SUNDAY, February 9, 10:00AM generosity. MOTHERLAND MASS th Happy 26 Wedding Anniversary to Sunday February 23rd is Motherland Troy and Mary Anthony PRAY FOR THE SICK Mass. We want you to invite all your Ella Adams Mary Anthony friends and family. We also want you to TUESDAY, February 11, NOON MASS Evelyn Battle Mildred Carter think of participating in the various For all the souls left in purgatory, B.J. Dukes Josephine Dukes activities of that day. We are looking for Vanessa Downey-Little Monica Godsey requested by Jeanette Assiongbon people to join in the Procession of the Lester Johnson Vonnye Rice-Gardner

Doris King Marie Mason Word. See Fr Basil, DeKarlos, or WEDNESDAY, Feb 12, NOON MASS Bernadette Phifer Ella Pease Maureen. Thanks. Couples in crisis pregnancy find life- Betty Ridley Mary Sobers giving help, requested by the Mullen’s Mary Waters DEBT RETIREMENT COLLECTION

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THURSDAY Feb 13, NOON MASS loan with the diocese and other For all the souls left in purgatory, 2020 TO expenses. Our monthly target is $4000. requested by Jeanette Assiongbon DATE: November 4th, to 13th, 2020 This collection is every Second Sunday Please see Jennifer Brooks or Donna of the month. Thanks for your FRIDAY, FEB 14, NOON MASS Sistrunk-Irving in the office. generosity. For the repose of the souls of all More details to follow soon Assiongbon family members, requested This shall be the last parish planned NEEDS OF THE PARISH Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, sponsored by by Jeannette Assiongbon COLLECTION Holy Cross. Please join us. This collection helps to pay things like SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 , 2020 repairs, intervention, and other needs of Mass 8:00AM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN the parish. This collection happens Rosary 9:30AM The Church celebrates your every last Sunday of the Month. We Mass 10: 00AM presence at Mass and is greatly would like you to convert much of your Byzantine 5:00PM enriched by families who give glory to gift to St Vincent the Paul to the needs God. As we continue to cultivate an of the Parish as the parish funds St Weekend JAN 25/26, 2020 awareness of care and protection of Vincent the Paul monthly. Thanks for ATTENDANCE children in the Church, please your generosity. VIGIL MASS 22 5:30 pm accompany them when they step out SUNDAY 45 8:00 am of Mass to use the restroom or get a 233 10:00 am drink of water. This also applies to Weekend JAN 25/26, 2020 the FLC. Together, we help form our littlest ones in wisdom

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